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The 769 offers a great balance of cushioning and support. New to the 769 is two forms of Abzorb cushioning for excellent heel impact protection. Also the 769 uses a lighter and more resilient midsole for greater durability and responsiveness. Add this to the updated fit and you get a great performer.

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Customer Reviews

Comments: I am absolutely loving this shoe because of its comfort and support my patella issues have not returned, therefore I am running again...From: Asif, Kingston, Jamaica, WI

Comments: I decided to give the 769 a try since it was on close out and I was due for a new pair. I have been using the Asics 2100 series for the last couple years. My toes were a little cramped in my usual size, the forefoot seems a little bit small. 1/2 size up or perhaps a 2E would be best. I've run twice in them now and I like the plush light feeling of the upper, the support seems good however the forefoot cushioning feels a little less soft as compared to the Asics 2140. From: Brandon, CA, USA

Comments: I had purchased these shoes at a speciality running store in 2009 and I liked them, so I was happy to see them on sale here at Running Warehouse. I agree with AJ in that I think you should buy 1/2 size up. Historically I haven't liked NB because the classic NB last did not provide enough stability, but the new stability last used in this model is great for me. I think I'm going to buy a couple more pairs before they are all gone.From: Jeff, Claremont, CA, USA

Comments: These shoes are the best. I had back problems and an employee that works there by the name of Kelly assisted me perfectly. I ran 11 miles on them the first day. Then the next day I ran 3 miles at a fast pace. When I ran before, my shins were sore and lower back. I almost stop running till I purchased this shoe. The pain I was having wouldn't permit to race. I have a flat foot. Thanks again Kelly.From:Curtis, Augusta, GA, USA

Comments: I decided to give these a go while they were on closeout and i'm glad i did. I'm a male flat-arched, overpronator, 6' and 180 lbs. The NB's left me pain free and feelin like i could run all day. I've been running in Mizuno Wave Inspire's and Saucony Hurricane's. I found the 769's to stand right in the middle as far as cushioning goes...slightly firmer than the Mizuno's, but more plush than the Hurricane's. The 796's also seemed to have slightly more room in the heel than my Saucony's, but i've had no problems. Another reviewer mentioned that the 796's fit true-to-size and were very roomy in the toe box. I did not find this to be so. I ordered my usual size and my toes were cramped in both the length and the width, but exchanging for a half size up fixed this (still slightly less width in the toes than i'd like, but they have yet to give me an ounce or trouble) As of now, i'd say that these shoes will replace the Hurricane's in my rotation (even though i love Saucony's fit, the overall comfort just isn't as good as the NB's) 4.5/5 stars..very happy with my first pair of New BalanceFrom: AJ, MI, USA

Comments: The best I have owned and worn. I have support issues and this shoes has solved those. It looks great and better yet, feels and wears great. I am on my fifth pair in the series.From: CA Alvano, Shawnee, KS, USA

Comments: The 769 is a very comfortable shoe. I have some back problems and I need a shoe with good stability this shoe left me pain free. It also feels very light on your feet and has that nice bounce I like in a running shoe. This shoe is definitely a great trainer and actually feels light enough that some people would be comfortable racing in it. Five stars especially for the price.Fits true to size, very roomy in the toe box. From:Dan, St. Mary's, Ohio

Premium shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Premium shoes use high-end materials and the latest technology to enhance comfort.

Standard shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Standard shoes use time-tested technologies and materials to meet the needs of consistent running.

Performance shoes are for runners who want shoes for faster paced training, such as tempo runs and interval workouts. Performance shoes are also suitable for daily training but will tend to wear faster than Standard and Premium shoes.

Racing shoes are for runners looking for peak performance in racing 5K to marathon distances and beyond. Racing shoes are also suitable for fast-paced interval sessions. Durability is sacrificed to save weight.

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Surface

Road shoes are designed for running on asphalt and concrete.

Road-Trail shoes are designed for running on asphalt, concrete and well-groomed, broad trails.

Hard Trail shoes are designed for running on hard, natural surfaces such as granite, sandstone, rocky terrain and hard-packed dirt.

Varied Trail shoes are designed for running on a mixture of natural surfaces from rocky, to loose dirt, to wood chips and similar.

Soft Trail shoes are designed for running on soft ground such as muddy terrain and damp, grassy fields.

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Heel-Toe Offset

Heel-Toe Offset refers to the height difference between the heel and the forefoot of the shoe. The heel is usually higher than the forefoot but is never lower than the forefoot. Some runners believe a lower offset leads to more efficient running. Traditional running shoes have 10-13mm offsets. Moving from higher to lower heel-toe offsets may require a transition period.

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Stack Height

Stack height refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this search, stack height refers to how much shoe is under your forefoot, as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.

Barefoot: 1-8mm. The shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground.

Minimal: 9-13mm. The shoe has a thin midsole but there is a lack of cushioning. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here and there is a feeling of being connected to the road.

Low: 14-18mm. The shoe has a midsole and may have added cushioning technologies. Performance and trail shoes are common here and there is still a good feel for the ground.

Medium: 19-23mm. The shoe has a traditional midsole height. Standard and Premium shoes are common here and cushioning technologies are prevalent. Feeling of the ground varies.

High: 24-29mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and extra cushioning. There is less feel for the ground and more feel of the shoe.

Maximal: 30mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on feeling a soft shoe and not really feeling the ground.